Memories of Greece

In 2006 ICCA organised a record-breaking annual Congress on the beautiful island of Rhodes, bringing together more than 800 ICCA friends and colleagues from all over the world. Led by the Capsis Hotel Rhodes & Convention Centre “Marika Capsis 2000” and P.C.Podimatas Audiovisual, the Greek local hosts organised a truly exceptional event, from the welcome lounge in Athens Airport set up by the city’s hotels to the spectacular “underwater” gala evening - the whole Greek meetings industry and our national government enthusiastically supported the Congress financially, organisationally, and emotionally. For all of us it was a tremendous honour and a wonderful success.

Three years on from that memorable experience, all the Greek ICCA members join together to wish our colleagues in Italy every success with this year’s Congress in Florence, and to remind ICCA friends about the wonderful facilities, attractions, and warmth of welcome of our homeland.

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GR- 105 56 Athens Address : Trianton Ave. industry meetings the of sectors all covering services professional finest the for Greece throughout based members ICCA Contact Phone : +30 210 3379000 Ixia Fax : +30 210 3214514 GR-85100 Rhodes Email : [email protected] Phone : +30 22410 25222 Website : http://www.marine.gr Fax : +30 22410 25350 Contact person : Mr. Stathis Miniatis Email : [email protected] Manager Website : http://www.rodos-palace.gr A company that started in 1985 and developed as one of the major tourism Contact person : Ms. Mary Cambourakis-Barboutis institutions with 5 branches around Greece. Assistant General Manager Secretarial room-services, business centre, press room, ISDN connections & Megaron Athens International Conference Centre videoconferencing. Sector : Venues Address : Vass. Sofias & Kokkali T&T Executive SA GR-11521 Athens Sector : Meetings Management Phone : +30 210 7282000 Address : 193, Kifissias Ave. & 24, Fax : +30 210 7290174 I.Dousi Email : [email protected] GR-15124 Athens Maroussi Website : http://www.megaron.gr Phone : +30 210 6984291 Contact person : Ms. Clare Amsel Fax : +30 210 6984294 Director of Conferences Email : [email protected] The Megaron Athens International Conference Centre (MAICC) offers a stunning Website : http://www.tnt-executive.gr environment, exceptional aesthetics, cutting edge technology and unrivalled Contact person : Mrs. Andonia Epifani client service. With easy access by metro, bus or car, the centre is situated in President & Managing Director the heart of a vibrant and modern city that was transformed to host the 2004 Company established in December 1995, active in the area of business and Olympic Games. The maximum total capacity of the Centre is 8000 delegates, leisure travel, incentives and bonus trips, for individuals and groups all around depending on the configuration. Wireless Internet is available throughout. the world. Since 1997 the company has actively been involved in congresses, conferences and events. Certified with 9002:1994 with regard to travel Minoa Palace Resort & Spa Hotel arrangements, conference and congress organisation and public relations and Sector : Venues services by Lloyds. Address : Platanias, Chania GR-73014 Crete Thema Team Ltd. - Congress and Exhibition Organizer Phone : +30 282 1036500 Sector : Meetings Management Fax : +30 282 1036555 Address : 40 Ag. Konstantinou Street, Marousi Email : [email protected] GR-15124 Athens Website : http://www.minoapalace.gr Phone : +30 210 6107213 Contact person : Mrs. Despina Patsouraki Fax : +30 210 6107864 Conference Supervisor Email : [email protected] Minoa Palace Resort & Spa is a luxury hotel and low-rise bungalow complex Website : http://www.themateam.gr situated in the tourist area of Platanias 12 km west of Chania town centre. The Contact person : Mrs. Fotini Kyritsi beautiful view combines the White Mountains, the unique natural environment Incentives Product Manager and the blue sea with its endless sandy beach. This prestigious hotel has Thema Team was founded in order to provide high quality of services in the area excellent facilities combined with an impeccable service and the finest cuisine in of congress organisation, seminars, events, incentives and product launches. luxurious surroundings. Since April 2008 the expansion of the hotel gives access The main principle of Thema Team is: Professionalism. to the sandy beach of Platanias, througgh the construction of an impressive overhead bridge, connecting the two hotel departments. Thraki Palace Hotel & Conference Center Sector : Venues Out of the Blue, Capsis Elite Resort Address : 4th km National Road Alexandroupolis Sector : Venues Thessaloniki Address : 10 Parnonos Str. GR-68100 Alexandroupolis Maroussi Phone : +30 25510 89100 GR-15125 Athens Fax : +30 25510 89119 Phone : +30 210 6142083 Email : [email protected] Fax : +30 210 6142072 Website : http://www.thrakipalace.gr Email : [email protected] Contact person : Mr. Apostolos Palakidis Website : http://www.capsis.com Director Sales & Marketing Contact person : Ms. Irini Varda-Capsis Established in 2001. Commercial Director Located on the Island of Crete and approved by the EC Conference Division, Triaena Tours & Congress S.A. this is an ideal resort for exclusive incentives and VIP meetings with 16 meeting Sector : Meetings Management rooms from 15-1000. Capacity of bungalows, rooms, suites & villas: 465. Address : 206 Syngrou Avenue GR-176 72 Athens P.C. Podimatas Audiovisual S.A. Phone : +30 210 7499300 Sector : Meetings Support Fax : +30 210 7705752 Address : El. Venizelou & Kripsanas Email : [email protected] GR-19009 Pikermi, Athens Website : http://www.triaenatours.gr Phone : +30 210 6036111 Contact person : Mr. Markos Spyromilios Fax : +30 210 6036118 Member of the Board Email : [email protected] Website : http://www.podimatas.gr TUI Hellas S.A. Corporate Services Contact person : Mr. Panagiotis Podimatas Sector : Meetings Management Managing Director Address : 330, Thisseos Ave. Rental, sales of audiovisual equipment, production and event company. Kallithea GR-176 75 Athens PCO CONVIN S.A. Phone : +30 210 9495200 Sector : Meetings Management Fax : +30 210 9495205 Address : Kosta Varnali Str. 29, Halandri Email : [email protected] GR-15233 Athens Website : http://www.tui.gr Phone : +30 210 6833600 Contact person : Mr. Christos Constantinidis Fax : +30 210 6847700 Director Email : [email protected] Parallel events, support services (registrations, hospitality, hardcopy productions Website : http://www.pco-convin.gr etc.) Contact person : Mr. Antonia Alexandrou Managing Director Convin has professional, multilingual staff; all are professionals in congress organising, incentive and corporate travel. Convin aims to provide clients with the best professional service.

Porto Elounda De Luxe Resort Sector : Venues Address : Elounda GR-72053 Crete Phone : +30 28410 68011 Fax : +30 28410 68018 Email : [email protected] Website : http://www.portoelounda.com/v4/html/Conferences.htm Contact person : Mrs. Eliana Kokotos CEO / Owner The resort now offers a brand new state-of-the-art conference hall for up to 600 delegates. Bearing in mind the needs of meetings for distinguished international clientele, this facility is the perfect setting to make every international conference a success. We ICCA members are all in the Knowledge Business: the creation, exchange, and widespread distribution of concepts, ideas, solutions, new data, and experiences. International meetings help to drive scientific progress, create cures for diseases, boost trade development, and aid inter-cultural understanding. We Greeks are immensely proud of our country’s long history at the heart of this quest for Knowledge, Truth and Understanding.

Philosophy, debate, democracy, scientific investigation: these are the cornerstones of our Greek heritage, and they are just as important for the world today as they were in Classical times. This is why we send out a call to all international companies and associations to bring their events to Greece, to experience our country as a modern champion of the global knowledge economy, as well as to enjoy our cuisine, culture, blue seas and skies, and the smiles that have welcomed guests since the days of Plato, Aristotle and Hippocrates.

Irini Varda-Capsis Panos Podimatas Capsis Hotel Rhodes P.C. Podimatas Audiovisual S.A.